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• Concerning refugees, they will face no obstacle at their return, we will facilitate
their homecoming, and we also allow members of the press to cover events in
turbulent areas.
• Permission to enter the country and proceed with its investigations of human
rights will be granted to human rights organizations by the Syrian state in
accordance with considerations related to national sovereignty, in a time the state
determines as suitable.
• In terms of procedures, we find the High Commission’s report deviating from the
usual legal framework set up by the resolution S-16/1 in many aspects, including:
1- Changing the “Mission” name into “Fact Finding Mission” in the report title,
as well as the first paragraph.
2- Non-compliance with the logic of resolution S-16/1 requiring the
Commission to investigate and present an impartial, reliable report.
3- In paragraph 15 and 17 of the report, some of the violations were described as
potential crimes against humanity, this description does not fall under the High
Commission’s jurisdiction, and has no place to appear in this report. The High
Commission’s mission stops at collecting information and does not extend to
attributing legal designations to the mentioned violations.
4- The High Commission has presented its recommendations to UN Security
Council, while, in fact, its relation is limited to the Human Rights Council.
5- The High Commission has presented its recommendations to the Arab
League, is acting as if the Arab League is under authority of the Human Rights
Council.
• With the high estimation Syria has with regards to the Human Rights Council, and
its missions, Syria expects the Council to keep its impartial position, and to take
into account the different existing view points, to objectively analyze it away from
prejudice, especially with respect to humanitarian aspects. We implore the High
Commission to remain independent, and not allow pre determined perceptions and
lack of scrutiny to take over its judgment. The Syrian government is extending a
helping hand to the High Commission in proposing a fruitful cooperation aiming
to set matters in their right places. Syria is in the process of preparing
comprehensive judicial documents, which will be presented to the High
Commission and other competent international bodies, clearly showing the
involvement of individuals, groups and states in fueling internal unrest and
sectarian friction, while supporting armed terrorist groups’ work in destroying
stability and the national unity of Syria. In addition to interfering with internal
affairs of Syria, and offering financial and moral support to criminal gangs
ravaging the country and murdering both civilians and armed forces personnel and
bringing about chaos, confusion and organized violence.
The committee in charge of Hamza Al Khateeb’s issue
Investigation’s outcome
Based on administrative order number 913/s dated May 30th 2011 related to naming a
committee with major general AbdulKareem Sulaiman, Deputy Minister of Interior as
president, and the following members:
• Director of Criminal Security, Mr. Mohamed Darwisha
• Military Prosecutor, Mr. Mohamed Kanjo
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